My 89 S2 came with original batteries for the lighted keys - Varta V624U - does anyone know what the comparable US battery would be or where to get replacements?

 

You know, I've typo'd every one of my posts so far, I think... . V625U - also called a 4626 on the Varta website

 

They cost $1.80 at pelican parts. You can also do a search on the LED key light conversion, which uses components from radio shack and costs under $10. I just went with the original battery and cleaned up the contacts -- the light is now plenty bright for me.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg6.htm#item22

 

Do the LED mod!! Better light, better button feel...makes the key head a mini flashlight!

 

I have one you can have for free- I'll bring it to 944Fest, I may also be doing some super bright LED keylight conversions..

 

I've searched using 'LED key light conversion' but nothing comes up as far as I can tell.

 

gimme a minute.. brb.

 

https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/210929-my-porsche-light-now-has-balls.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/200132-led-key-light.html

There ya go! I cheaped out and did my key with a giveaway led flashlight. cost- zero.

 

Thanks! Everyone! Probably won't be enough to keep me out of the dark though!

 

This was buried in one of the above links - http://www.arnnworx.com/PorscheWebPa..._light_fix.htm
It works great and takes but 5 minutes, even for a five thumb like me!

 

I have seen Andy's and will also attest that it is quite nice.

 

Photo battery 625 at Radio Shack if you want to go that way (RS# 2301504).

'88 944S

 

I had ordered a couple batteries from Pelican before I got the news on the LED mod and they came in today. I'll bring them to the Porsche fest for anyone to have as the LED is just too cool and bright relative to the original light.

I am unable to get my engine bay light to work even with a replacement bulb though.

 

Ask Triscadek about this.. Make sure the lights are ON before troubleshooting the under hood light..

 

Odd but true ^^^